Manager, Emergency Management

Requisition :4577
Affiliation: Exempt
Position Type: Permanent Full Time
Number of Openings: 1
Bi-weekly

Working Hours:

70 hours bi-weekly
Shift/

Work Schedule:

Monday to Friday
Department/ Branch: Regional Emergency Services, Emergency Management
Job Location:Fort Mc Murray

Starting Salary Range*:$ - $

Posted (dd/mm/yyyy): 19/09/2026
Closing Date (dd/mm/yyyy):04/10/2026
Posting Type:Internal and External

* The Municipality offers a competitive compensation package, including an attractive base salary, excellent benefits, retirement plans, and more. The starting salary for this position is within the range listed above and will be dependent upon the qualifications and experience of the successful candidate.

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Reporting to the Reginal Fire Chief, the Manager, Emergency Management is a key figure in the overall development and administration of the municipality’s Regional Emergency Management Program. Responsible for ensuring the municipality is compliant with the Provincial Emergency Management Act and the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo’s Emergency Management Bylaw (No. 18/006), this role provides expertise and advice to the Regional Fire Chief and is a key figure in the activities of the Emergency Management Agency (EMA).

The Manager, Emergency Management provides day to day oversight to the Community Emergency Management Plans (CEMP), Emergency Social Services (ESS) programs, and the Regional Emergency Coordination Centre (RECC). Leads and supports the overall development, administration, and would advise the Regional Fire Chief on risk identification and recommendations within the region’s Emergency Management Plan. Primary responsibilities of the position include:

Leads overall service delivery, manages through direct involvement in daily operations, budgeting and strategic planning of overall design and deployment of all Emergency Management personnel. Ensures programs are developed according to legislation, industry standards, and best practices. Leads staff in the delivery of advice, recommendations, and decision support. Assist the Regional Fire Chief in development of the annual business plan and budget for Emergency Management.

Supports the development and maintains the function, and prepares and facilitates presentations related to Emergency Management, the Emergency Advisory Committee, and the Emergency Management Agency. Assist the Fire Chief in an annual review of the Regional Emergency Management Plan (REMP), including the annual assessment of the Municipality’s state of emergency preparedness for submission to the DEM and CAO.

Takes a lead role in developing, implementing, and maintaining innovative and practical approaches to branch initiatives and Regional Emergency Management program initiatives including RECC (includes the Incident Command Team), CEMP maintenance, ESS, IIS (Incident Command Structure) training and exercises. Provides mentorship to staff, and ensures all employees are working proficiently and effectively in a productive environment. Monitors emergency situations and advises the Regional Fire Chief on impending emergencies.

Supports and maintains relationships with representatives of the Government of Alberta, other municipalities, and regional or industrial partners. In some cases, may be required to act as the Deputy Director of Emergency Management (DEM). The Deputy DEM would serve in a critical leadership role, alongside or as directed by the DEM during emergencies or disasters. Ability to…